Syrian forces recapture Palmyra once again
Bolstered by Russian air strikes, Syrian forces retake ancient city of Palmyra, which has traded hands with IS several times
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- Palmyra has changed hands multiple times since 2015, with ISIS controlling and then losing the city to Syrian government forces in various offensives supported by Russian air power. If you want the latest, I can retrieve current reports from reliable outlets and official sources. [citation needed]
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